Former world champions Victor Ortiz (32-6-3, 25 KOs) and Devon Alexander (27-4-1, 14 KOs) fought to a majority draw in the exciting main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday night from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, Texas.
“I thought the decision was a little off and I thought I did enough to win,” said Ortiz. “The first few rounds were a little complicated. He’s a great boxer, and he was timing me just right. I wasn’t leaving the line of fire.”
Alexander frequently caught Ortiz charging in with right hands and combinations. The attacks opened up swelling in Victor’s left eye beginning in round three.
“The eye was tough to overcome,” said Ortiz. “I can’t really see out of it. I really had to listen to my corner. I tried to stay composed as I could, but he’s a really good fighter.”
Alexander won five of the first six rounds on two judges’ scorecards and all six on the other’s. Ortiz did fight better in the second half of the fight. The judges liked Ortiz’s efforts, which allowed him to win five of the final six rounds on two judges’ cards and all six of the final frames on the third judge’s card.
One scorecard was 115-113 for Ortiz, and the two other scorecards had it all even at 114-114
“A rematch would be awesome,” said Ortiz. “If both teams agree and the fans want it, let’s make it happen.”
A rematch is not necessary here. We know who won the fight.
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